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Events“One of Britain’s best singer-pianists” LONDON EVENING STANDARD
As leader of his jazz quartet, Chris has produced three acclaimed repertoire CDs celebrating the work of Hoagy Carmichael (Hoagy), Dudley Moore (Dudley) and Stan Getz (Stan) and has performed the associated live shows over 150 times throughout the UK. As a composer, in 2017 he provided the soundtrack for the six-part documentary series Wartime Crime for Discovery/UKTV and How the Beatles Changed The World for Netflix. He has been a record producer for singers Ruthie Henshall and Joanna Eden and is the author of Rough Guide to The Beatles and Rough Guide to Frank Sinatra.
Johnson comes to Harwich Festival to perform his original work, which, since its release, has been featured and playlisted on specialist radio programmes across the UK.
Johnson grew up in a non-musical household but knew from an early age that the piano would become his lifeline. The instrument allowed him to explore and express himself as a young boy growing up, before it began to help him communicate with other people.
You can follow him on his social channels: Twitter @pianistUK, Facebook: @pianistUK, Instagram: @danieljohnsonpianistuk
We are excited to bring Nigel Clark (singer of Indie band Dodgy) to Harwich as part of this years annual festival.
Although Established in his own right as a successful solo artist, you may know him from his work with 90s Indie band Dodgy. The band had many chart hits including ‘Good Enough’, ‘Staying Out for the Summer’ and ‘In a Room’ to name a few.
Support comes from Colchester Singer Songwriter Rosalind Harniess.
Vicki and Jonny are two of the most versatile musicians of the folk circuit today, a on stage – and now online, the duo are recognised for the high quality of their polished concerts; not only by their charismatic singing and playing but also by their involving, winning presence and easy rapport, their polished delivery that genuinely respects their listeners, and their lively, informed backstories. The whole package.
Join us for a fantastic night of live music from Zoe Gilby & her band.
Parliamentary Awards Jazz Vocalist of the Year 2019, Zoe Gilby’s “Aurora” album is out now.
Inspired by the instrumental compositions of award winning, Grammy nominated U.S trumpeter Tom Harrell.
Harwich Secret Gardens 2022 will take place over the usual 2-days of the weekend, Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd July 2022.
Hidden gardens and courtyards open. All the gardens are easily reachable on foot.
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Reg’s clever and imaginative lyrics have earned him the title of “Master Storyteller” (PennyBlack Music) and led Mike Harding (Mike Harding Folk Show) to introduce him onto the stage of The Royal Albert Hall as “one of the finest singer-songwriters this country has produced”.
Identical twins Fabiana and Paula Chávez, known as the “Chavez twins”, have achieved extraordinary success by performing as a piano duo and grabbing their audience’s attention combining their tremendous charisma with their powerful performances.
Harwich International Shanty Festival is pleased to be able to resume its series of Shanty Sundays on the Pier, which takes place once a month throughout the Summer months.
Today Hoolies from Wivenhoe will be performing.
Join us on Thursday 14 July 2022 – from 6pm – for our first hybrid Annual Public Meeting…
> In person at The Waterfront, Harwich
> Online via Zoom – Register your place to receive the webinar link.
> We’ll also be streaming the event live on Facebook @HarwichHaven
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We will be reviewing our Annual Report and Financial Statements 2021 and walking you through our exciting plans to create a more sustainable future for both our organisation and the Haven.
The meeting will be chaired for the final time by our Chief Executive Neil Glendinning who retires at the end of 2022.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the meeting and we’ll do our best to answer as many as we can on the night.
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Everyone welcome.
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- Create a 2D or 3D artwork along the Essex and Suffolk coastline and estuaries
- Use materials that you find on the beach
- Take a photo of your artwork and tag us using #HavenLife. Don’t forget to share your location.
- Everyone welcome to take part.
- Winner will be announced on Wednesday 31 August.
Harwich International Shanty Festival is pleased to be able to resume its series of Shanty Sundays on the Pier, which takes place once a month throughout the Summer months.
Today Shantyfolk from Lavenham will be performing.
The Monthly Open Night is on!
Singers, Song Writers, Poets, Comedians, Performers…. Join us at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre for the best free show in town.
Bring your own instruments (we have a house guitar if needed) and meet other local artists.
Don’t fancy getting on stage? Don’t worry, come along and watch.
Hosted by Professional Musician Rosalind Harniess.
Join us at the HAHC for more amazing free exhibitions.
The Harwich Kindertransport Memorial and Learning Appeal is working to create and place a memorial statue and education programme for learning about the Kindertransport and the crucial role played by Harwich and Dovercourt.
The Safe Haven statue will be unveiled on the Harwich Quayside on September 1st 2022.
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers. Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE.
These are not Harwich Haven Authority events. Please contact the event organiser directly with any queries.